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The Louisiana Purchase Cover Image Book Book

The Louisiana Purchase / by Michael Burgan.

Burgan, Michael. (Author).

Summary:

Looks at the political and economic history of the region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains which, when purchased by Jefferson in 1803, doubled the size of the United States and led the way to further expansion.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0756502101
  • ISBN: 9780756502102
  • Physical Description: 48 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, [2002]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
A vast frontier -- Spainish Louisiana -- Fighting for the river -- Two treaties -- Napoléon's dream -- Jefferson's dream -- Warning of war -- A great bargain -- A great nation.
Target Audience Note:
900L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6 1 56854.

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Available copies

  • 10 of 11 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Festus Public. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Festus Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Festus Public Library J 973.4 Burgan (Text) 32017000045175 Junior Nonfiction Available -

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